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Nevada’s ‘Tier 2’ net excess energy credit reaches full subscription of 80 megawatts of rooftop solar generation

CARSON CITY — The applied-for and installed capacity for the rooftop solar net energy metering (“NEM”) program in Nevada has reached a combined 80 megawatts under the Tier 2 net excess energy credit rate structure established by Assembly Bill (“AB”) 405.

Cyber fraud is on the rise: Carson City's DeBug Computer offers class to protect yourself

Event Date: 
June 25, 2019 - 9:30am

CARSON CITY — Every week at DeBug Computer, we receive reports from community members who have been scammed into giving money to both cyber and telemarketing frauds, some for thousands of dollars, sometimes under the pretense that the victim has “won” a prize or money, and simply needs to pay a processing fee. Or that a loved one is in danger, and they must transfer money immediately to help them.

Keep America Great: The Summer of Our Politics

Swathed in an elegant suit of red, white and blue and enveloped by a huge crowd of the same beautiful hues, President Donald J. Trump announced his re-election campaign Tuesday night.

After reviewing the failures and treachery of his opposition and the Fake News, he counted at length the accomplishments of the American people and his administration. He ushered in the summer of our politics, economy and culture and outlined the challenges we face and how we will Keep America Great.

Carson City arrests: Man admits he was high on meth when he stole SUV, drove it to Nevada

A 31-year-old man was arrested Sunday for felony possession of a stolen vehicle and drug charges after he was found at a gas station filling up his tank, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Cortez Masto introduces bill to curb robocalls

The content of the calls is always familiar but slightly varied — your credit is bad, your credit card is overdrawn, your student loan payments are due. Robocalls are not only annoying, but ...

Senator Square: Creative and colorful, the Carson High School class of 2019 says goodbye

The Carson High School class of 2019 said their goodbyes to teachers June 5, most of the teachers finished their grades the same day and checked out June 7, and a few remaining teachers volunteered to help with graduation Saturday.

Greater Nevada Credit Union awards scholarships to 7 Carson City students

Among the 29 recipients of Greater Nevada Credit Union’s 2019 scholarship program, seven students are from Carson City.

Carson City detectives: Suspects sought used stolen credit cards in Carson City and Reno

Suspects sought for allegedly using stolen credit cards at Walmart in Carson City on Saturday are also believed to have used stolen cards at a Target store in Reno, sheriff's investigators said Monday.

Senator Square: Seniors of Carson High School class of 2019 prepare to graduate

Anticipation of graduation and trepidation about the future are the thoughts running through the veins of the Carson High School Class of 2019 as they contemplate walking onto the football field as high school seniors and bouncing off the football field as CHS graduates looking forward to the new places and faces of tomorrow.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office asks for public’s help in identifying fraud suspects

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division is asking for assistance in identifying credit card fraud suspects.

On Saturday, June 1 at approximately 4 a.m. two unidentified white male adults used stolen credit cards at Walmart in Carson City.

Events and happenings for Saturday, June 1

Good morning Carson City, and happy June! We have a ton of events going on today in our beloved capital city, with the June wine walk, the first day of the farmer’s market, a brew fest at Fuji park, and more! With a high of 75, it’s shaping up to finally start to feel like summer (knock on wood).

Annual Special Olympics Nevada Summer Games held this weekend in Reno

More than 300 Special Olympics athletes from across the state will converge this weekend in Reno for the annual Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) Summer Games. The torch was carried through Carson City Friday on its way to the games.

Events, happenings and more around the Carson City area this Friday through Sunday

Heading into a jam-packed weekend of events around the Carson City region, there's a bevy of activities Friday to get your started. Lace up your shoes for a morning walk at Riverview Park, and then head on over to the Nevada State Museum for a coin press demonstration, and tours that explore anthropology and Nevada history. Later there's a cruise night gathering at Carson Mall to benefit Safe Grad Night, an Italian dinner fundraiser at the Governor's Mansion to benefit Carson City's homeless, live music at Living the Good Life and A to Zen, laughs at the Carson Comedy Club, and much more. Read on and enjoy!

45 Carson High School seniors earn National Workplace Readiness certificates

CARSON CITY — Forty-five Carson High School seniors have earned the nationally recognized National Career Readiness Certificate. The assessment is designed to measure students’ career readiness as they prepare to enter the workforce by assessing their abilities in three core areas: applied mathematics, locating information and reading for information.

Second suspect in Carson City burglary, credit card fraud investigation now in custody

A second suspect who was identified in a number of vehicle burglaries and credit card fraud earlier this month in Carson City was arrested overnight in Lyon County, a Carson City Sheriff's Office detective said.

Carson City arrests: Man allegedly slashes tires, jailed for felony assault and domestic battery

A 36-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Monday morning for suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon, gross misdemeanor destruction of property, and misdemeanor domestic battery, a sheriff's deputy report said.

Suspects identified in vehicle burglary, credit card fraud case; one man in custody

The Carson City Sheriff's Office has provided an update on a vehicle burglary and credit card fraud case in which the suspects have now been identified, and one apprehended.

18th Annual Oodles of Noodles Festival coming to Dayton June 1

pasta cookoff, local vendors, pet parade
Event Date: 
June 1, 2019 - 9:00am

Come and bring the family for the 18th Annual Oodles of Noodles Festival and Pasta Cookoff, Saturday, June 1, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in historic downtown Dayton. Pancake breakfast, food vendors, pet parade, bounce house, craft vendors and more!

Carson City detectives seek identity of burglary suspects using stolen credit cards

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying suspects involved in vehicle burglaries and subsequent credit card fraud that occurred in Carson City.

Star Party at Washoe Lake State Park on Saturday, June 1

Event Date: 
June 1, 2019 - 8:30pm

NEW WASHOE CITY, Nev. — Experience the stellar night sky at Washoe Lake State Park. The Northern Nevada Astronomy Group will have various sizes of telescopes available for viewing stars, planets, and other wonders of the galaxy. A short presentation about astronomy will be given while it gets dark enough for the telescopes. Participants should bring a jacket, red light if possible (red light does not negatively affect night vision), and a lawn chair.

Carson City man admits breaking into church and stealing computers, music equipment

A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday on multiple felony counts including suspicion of burglary, obtaining money under false pretense, possession of stolen property, possession of credit cards without consent of the owner and drug charges.

Carson City area students honored as Future Educators at Nevada Governor’s Mansion

CARSON CITY — Thirty-four juniors and seniors from Carson High School were honored at Nevada Governor’s Mansion last Tuesday evening for their efforts in a university level introductory education course. In partnership with the College of Education at the University of Nevada - Reno, CHS offers the EDU 110 course for students interested in pursuing a teaching career.

Senator Square: Carson High School, Empire students share Carson River experience

Editor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School biology teacher Megan Schuler.
Recently, several CHS freshman Biology classes had the opportunity to work with fourth graders from Empire Elementary in Carson City. Students learned about conservation, the water cycle, and the Carson River watershed. CHS students, trained by the River Wranglers conservation group, and on a very windy day, met up with Empire Elementary students at Baily Pond.

Carson City area scholarship recipients announced at 'Salute to Scholars' program

The list of local students who received scholarships were announced at the Salute to Scholars Program. Listed below are the students; congratulations!

18th Annual Oodles of Noodles Festival in Dayton set for Saturday, June 1

Event Date: 
June 1, 2019 (All day)

Northern Nevada’s Ambassador for Wild Horses will be attending this year’s Oodles of Noodles Festival in historic old town Dayton on Saturday, June 1, 2019 courtesy of the Wild Horse Preservation League.

Senator Square: The weather, clothing and colors are changing at Carson High School

The weather is changing at Carson High School and so are the types of clothing some students are wearing. CHS Dean Sharon Hallinan sent an email out to all CHS teachers about this weather changing challenge. Hallinan told teachers to “please remind students of the Dress Code; highlight the fact that bare midriffs and holey jeans, which violate the ‘Fingertip Rule’, are not allowed.”

Column: A northerner's trip to the Nevada Southland

The last vacation I took was more than five years ago in Las Vegas. Being the country boy that I am, my arrival to the “Entertainment Capital of the World” was filled with both excitement and angst.

Carson City detectives seek identity of burglary suspects who used stolen credit cards

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help in identifying two male suspects believed to be involved in a series of vehicle burglaries and credit card theft.

'Star Wars' themed bicycle event Saturday to benefit Carson City Schools Foundation

Event Date: 
May 4, 2019 - 9:00am

CARSON CITY — Set for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Fritsch Elementary School, the Bicycle Fun & Safety Day will benefit the Carson City Schools Foundation. Sponsored by Carson Tahoe Health and hosted by the Carson City School District, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Safe Routes to School, local bike clubs and shops, the inaugural event will serve as a proving ground to acquaint experienced and less experienced bike riders with their eco-friendly transport mechanisms.

Senator Square: Carson High School's Carneta yearbook staff have successful year

As the school year comes to an end, the 2018-2019 Carneta yearbook staff can finally slow down and take a breath. At the end of the week before Spring Break, at 8:30 p.m., the final pages were submitted, and the book was officially finished. After months of interviewing, photographing, and editing, the book is currently being printed by Walsworth Publishing Co., in Marceline, Kansas.

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